- ABC News
- October 16, 2022
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- No. 3 Alabama coach Nick Saban said his defense played "too soft" late in the game when it allowed No. 6 Tennessee to drive the ball 45 yards in 13 seconds and set up a walk-off field goal to win 52-49. Tennessee fans rushed the field and tore down both goalposts Saturday after Chase McGrath's 40-yard field goal, and Saban had to be escorted into the visitor's locker room by multiple police officers. Alabama allowed the most points and committed the most penalties (17) in a game during Saban's tenure, which dates to 2007. "Very disappointed in the loss," Saban said. "We didn't answer the bell today. Obviously, there's a lot of work to be done. Way too many penalties. Gave up explosive plays. Had a major error on special teams that was totally unnecessary and led to a score on their part. "You have to give them a lot of credit. They did a nice job with their offense. ... But we didn't execute well enough." Alabama quarterback ...